Purpose

Outcome of Initial Consultation and seeking
approval to progress to the next stage of the statutory
process.

Content

1.    
That Cabinet considered the outcome of Initial
Consultation on the proposed expansion of Green Park School and
progression to the statutory consultation process be
approved.

 

2.    
That continuation of the delegation to approve any
future allocations and adjustments to existing budgets from the
High Needs Capital Programme - Future Schemes to enable future
schemes to be progressed in a timely manner be approved.

 

3.    
That continuation of the delegation of the Expansion
Programme budgets to individual capital projects including making
grant payments where appropriate in order that projects can be
progressed in a timely manner be approved. 

 

4.    
That it be noted, the Local Authority (LA) has a statutory duty
to:
·          
ensure that sufficient school places are available within their
area for every child of school age whose parents wish them to have
one.
·          
promote high educational standards, to ensure fair access to
educational opportunity.
·          
help fulfil every child’s educational potential.
·          
ensure that there are sufficient schools in its area and promote
diversity and parental choice.

·          
keep provision for children and young people with Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) under review (including
its sufficiency).

 

5.    
That it be noted, the funding for the proposed expansion of Green
Park School would be subject to approval through the appropriate
governance mechanisms including an Individual Executive Decision
Notice.